Progress thread for TSC filers now between NVC and Interview Stage

[dizzdemey 31]

He pretty much is, other than his appliances and such. I hate waiting lol.

[yuna628 9,547]

I feel like I should know the answer to this question: but is it okay to submit the readiness form before the medical? Was thinking of submitting it a day or two before he has the medical next week.. but then my brain farted and thought ''wait...should we actually do that?"

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

I feel like I should know the answer to this question: but is it okay to submit the readiness form before the medical? Was thinking of submitting it a day or two before he has the medical next week.. but then my brain farted and thought ''wait...should we actually do that?"

I don't think it matters, as in helps or hurts.

[ChasUno 101]

I feel like I should know the answer to this question: but is it okay to submit the readiness form before the medical? Was thinking of submitting it a day or two before he has the medical next week.. but then my brain farted and thought ''wait...should we actually do that?"

Yuna, yes you can as long as you've completed steps 1 - 3 first (see below), as per the fiancé instructions.

As Nich-Nick said though, it doesn't make your application progress quicker as the Embassy won't look at your case to schedule an interview date until the last of all the required items has been received. I would say submit now though, simply to get it out of the way and so that you can check it off the list.

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/fiance_instructions.html

Please note that the interview will not be scheduled until you have completed Steps 1 - 4 and the Immigrant Visa Unit is in receipt of the medical examination.

Step 1 - Complete the application Form DS-160 for each family member applying for a visa and print the confirmation page as it will be required at the time of your interview. If a question does not apply to you, please mark it with a N/A.

Step 2 - Assemble all of the documents required in support of your application, including the Affidavit of Support from your fiance(e) or in the case of a K3 visa applicant, spouse. Download the document checklisthere, as a PDF file. Do not send any documents to the Immigrant Visa Unit.

Step 3 - Schedule a medical examination with the Embassy approved physician. All visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination. Information about the medical, including how to book is available here.

Step 4 –Once you have completed steps 1-3 above, notify the Immigrant Visa Unit that you are ready for an inteview by using ourNotification of Applicant Readiness online form, here. They will complete all necessary processing of your visa application and will contact you in writing if additional information is required. Your application will take up to 6 weeks to process at the end of which, you will be notified of the date of the appointment for the visa interview.

[rob999 51]

Hi, so my fiancee finally managed to get through to the NVC today but the woman on the other side of the phone said it takes 30 days to get the number from the NVC so we need to add 35 days to our receipt date and then call. This seems to conflict with peoples experiences on here. What's the deal?! Apparently a lawyer friend also said the same. So basically it seems no point calling them until we get the letter....

What do people think?

[CheekyMonkeys154 27]

Just keep calling lol that's their standard sphill they have to say. We all heard it but it almost never takes that long. Just say ok thank you and call back when you want

[Wooderz 314]

Yeah, standard language, Rob. I assume the NVC did confirm that the file is there? They actually told me it could be 42 days before it's processed the first time I called. But you can see in my signature how long it actually took. Now when NVC will then mail it to the emabassy... I have yet to find out.

[wbeem 568]

My social security card arrived in the mail today.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

My social security card arrived in the mail today.

Nice. How long did it take to arrive?

I saw where you posted that you were thinking about waiting until after marriage. I replied but don't know if you saw it.

[wbeem 568]

Nice. How long did it take to arrive?

I saw where you posted that you were thinking about waiting until after marriage. I replied but don't know if you saw it.

I did see your reply. I'm not sure if I posted again on that thread (cue guilty look) but I decided not to wait , as per your advice.

We applied last Thursday, got an acknowledge,net letter on Saturday and the card today. So seven days from applying. Faster than they said it would be.

[CheekyMonkeys154 27]

Anyone heard anything about this. I hope it doesn't delay ours being issued

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/552610-delay-in-delivery-of-approved-visas/

[Wooderz 314]

I can't get through to nvc this week. I'm so over this.

[UKPaul 12]

I can't get through to nvc this week. I'm so over this.

Just took me 63 tries to get through! They haven't received our application yet... hopefully Monday.

[Wooderz 314]

Anyone heard anything about this. I hope it doesn't delay ours being issued

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/552610-delay-in-delivery-of-approved-visas/

The London embassy is reporting the same delay in issuing visas message.

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/index.html

They're also reporting an issue with DS-160s on their NIV page. I assume that could cause a delay for us, too.

http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/index.html

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

The London embassy is reporting the same delay in issuing visas message.

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/index.html

They're also reporting an issue with DS-160s on their NIV page. I assume that could cause a delay for us, too.

http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/index.html

I was going to message you that early today, but then decided I hoped you didn't see it. They had technical issues last July I remember. They will fix it before you guys fill out the DS-160.

Hey and don't buy a lottery ticket or go to Vegas this weekend. Your lucky streak is not here yet.

But it is bound to turn around for you. I'm thinking about a week or so from now you're going to get lucky